Letter: It bears repeating: Speed kills, so drive safely

At times, one has to repeat something many times before someone “gets” it.

So, here goes: “Speed” really, really kills.

Remember old Uncle Henry at rest in the casket?

That could be you there — if you drive as is the whole world is waiting for you to get somewhere.

No, the world does not belong to you, not even close.

You are driving because of the goodness of your neighbors.

So, why do some of us drive recklessly — to prove to others how crazy we are? When they enter a highway, they head for the passing lane (or wherever the action is). Then, it’s “to the races” with no rules imposed.

Right turn on red light — stop, check traffic, all clear. Proceed with your right blinker on. You dreamer! Although the law was initiated in the early 1970s as a gas conservation measure, it has steadily declined until today when many drivers are hitting their right turn without even slowing down — signaling? Of course.

Does a life have any value at all today? It would be great to think that maybe this letter could save even one life.